Flash Flood Emergency Hits Arkansas After 10 Inches of Rain, Weather Service Says

Widespread flash flooding occurred across Arkansas and Missouri on Wednesday, officials say.
Flash Flood Emergency Hits Arkansas After 10 Inches of Rain, Weather Service Says
A map as of Wednesday, July, 17, 2024, shows where flash flood warnings have been declared across Arkansas and Missouri. US Geological Survey
Jack Phillips
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Widespread flash flooding occurred across Arkansas and Missouri on Wednesday, and evacuations were taking place after a significant amount of rain fell in several hours, federal weather forecasters said.

A flash flood emergency was issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for Summit and Yellville, Arkansas, on Wednesday morning. Both Summit and Yellville are located in Marion County, located in the Ozark Mountains.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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